Virginia State Police honor living legend Rock Howard
and last updated 2021-05-19 12:26:21-04
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. Virginia State Police honored retired trooper Rock Howard at a recent event. Howard, 97, is considered one-of-a-kind among his Virginia State Police family. This is a very special occasion for us to recognize a division one legend, and I say that sincerely. Rock Howard is a legend, Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gary Settle said at the event. Rock was one of those folks who dedicated his life, 33 years of service, to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Howard said when he began policing in the 1950s, the job was much different.